Bellydancing as a calorie-burning workout

Explore the health benefits of bellydancing with Botetourt Co. studio

CLOVERDALE, Va. – One Botetourt County studio wants you to join them in shimmying off some calories.

Grace Yoga and Pilates has been in Cloverdale for about five years. They offer a variety of fitness classes including Bellydance.

Bellydance performer and instructor Annie Hallmark tells us a common misconception of bellydance is you have to be coordinated to learn. Hallmark assures that the weekly classes Sunday afternoon are for every level.

Bellydancing is a low-impact exercise giving you a chance to burn calories, helps your memory and brain functioning.

For more information on the class, click here. You can sign up for once class or for an entire eight-week series.